Facebook has just announced the launch of an exclusive platform for finding and rating desktop, web and mobile apps. The new ‘App Center’ can be accessible on the web and in the iOS and Android Facebook apps. Continue Reading »

Researchers have created a Star Trek-like human-scale 3D video conferencing pod that allows people in different locations to communicate as if they are standing in front of each other. Continue Reading »

You could call it podcasting for the masses - as it turns a basic cellphone into a broadcast tool. Based out of open-source software, Swara is a simple IVR (interactive voice response) system that has been instrumental in bringing the voices of India’s marginalised online. We talk to Arjun Venkataraman, co-founder of Mojolab.org, about how technology can expand people’s participation in democracy. Continue Reading »

Google has launched its Google Plus SMS service in 41 new countries, the search giant announced in a post. Continue Reading »

It's always a good idea to have a local backup of data that's been shared on the cloud, and our site of the week is an simple way to archive everything that's on your Instagram account. Continue Reading »

Ahead of its impending IPO and after coming under fire for its privacy policies, Facebook has now expanded its “Download Your Information” tool that allows users to see what information the social network collects and stores on them, to include more data. Continue Reading »

In the 2012 Digital Marketer: Benchmark and Trend report, web analytics company Experian, states that Pinterest, the picture-sharing social network that allows users to essentially upload and share their favorite pictures, is now the third most popular social network in the United States after Facebook and Twitter. Continue Reading »

Facebook has made a move on a potentially serious threat to their dominance, and inked a deal that will see the ownership change in a couple of months. The company has released an official statement on its website that it has acquired Instagram for approximately $1 billion, in cash and stocks. The deal is currently under process and it is expected to be sealed by the end of this quarter. Continue Reading »

With so many apps out there on every platform, finding the best in each category can be a huge challenge. Alternativeto lets you tap into the wisdom of the crowd and find the most 'Liked' popular app for each genre. Continue Reading »

It is compulsory these days to be on social media. Every business, big or small, needs a Twitter profile, Facebook page, Google Plus profile etc. You cannot afford to be not seen on the social scene. Hang On. Merely a presence will not do you any good. And in a hurry to leave your mark on social media, do not end up shooting yourself in the foot by making some embarrassing mistakes. Take a peek into some famous goof ups by some really famous people and avoid joining the club. To follow up more on the conversation use the hastag #awarenetizen and visit the site. Continue Reading »